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A Child's Garden of Verses is Robert Louis Stevenson's classic collection of children's poems. The following poems are included: To Alison Cunningham, Bed in Summer, A Thought, At the Sea-Side, Young Night-Thought, Whole Duty of Children, Rain, Pirate Story, Foreign Lands, Windy Nights, Travel, Singing, Looking Forward, A Good Play, Where Go the Boats?, Auntie's Skirts, The Land of Counterpane, The Land of Nod, My Shadow, System, A Good Boy, Escape...
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When the little wee bear leaves the door open just a crack, a certain runner girl breaks in for a pit stop. She's in for a surprise when the bears return home, and she is caught in the kitchen. When the bears discover the stolen pizza and a broken chair, it's a good thing Goldilocks can run.
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When a bitter fairy casts a spell on the princess to die at age sixteen, it takes a lot of special miracles to protect the princess. From spindle banning to feisty poodle guard dogs, extreme measures are taken. What will it take to wake up a princess who seems doomed to sleep forever?
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Readers will be enchanted by this gorgeously illustrated collection of myths and legends from around the world! Each tale is illustrated in a unique style that brings each story to life. Stories include: The Golden Staff, Finn MacCool, Persephone and the Seasons, The Salmon of Knowledge, The Feathered Serpent God, and more. This short, 32-page anthology will appeal to both avid and reluctant readers who enjoy imaginative collections of short stories...
13) Cinderella
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Simple text and beautiful illustrations help tell the classic tale of "Cinderella." Find out what happens after Cinderella's evil stepmother and stepsisters go to the ball to meet the Prince. When Cinderella's fairy godmother appears and magically dresses her in a golden gown with glass slippers, Cinderella is ready to attend the ball herself. But what will happen when the clock strikes midnight? A happy ending adds interest to this fairy tale and...
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Simple text and captivating illustrations help tell the classic tale of "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp." Find out what happens when a magical Genie appears after Aladdin rubs an old lamp. What will Aladdin wish for and what will he do when his lamp is stolen by his evil uncle? A happy ending adds interest to this fairy tale and encourages a lifelong love for reading.
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Repetitive text and beautiful illustrations help tell the classic tale of "Jack and the Beanstalk." When Jack goes to the market to sell the family cow for money, he returns home instead with five magic beans. His mother is so angry she throws the beans out of the window. What happens the next morning when Jack discovers a giant beanstalk and climbs to the top to find a magical castle? The adventure continues when Jack learns that the Giant living...
16) Jokes & Riddles
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Kids will love "Jokes & Riddles" filled with sound effects, whimsical music, and adorable illustrations. These easy-to- memorize jokes include: What goes over your head and under your feet, but doesn't cover your body? Answer: A jump rope. Or, what has many teeth but never any cavities? Answer: A comb. And, I have a head and a tail but no body. What am I? Answer: A penny. These simple jokes and riddles will have the entire family laughing and repeating...
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Los efectos de sonido divertidos y la música maravillosa ayudan a contar la aventurera historia de "¡La Tierra de Cu-cu-áca Ta!" A Fina le encanta jugar a Cu-cu-áca Ta con su hermano Juan. Cuando Fina salta del armario y grita "Cu-cu-áca Ta," su hermano tiene miedo. Y cuando Fina salta del cofre de juguete y grita "Cu-cu-áca Ta," Juan le dice ¡Basta! A Fina le encanta asustar a Juan y no entiende por qué no quiere jugar a este juego. Averigua...
18) The Three Bears
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Simple text and adorable illustrations help tell the classic tale of "The Three Bears." Find out what happens when Mama Bear, Papa Bear, and Baby Bear return home to find Goldilocks sleeping in Little Bear's bed. A repetitive story line makes reading this classic tale enjoyable for young children and encourages a lifelong love for reading.
19) Pecos Bill
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This tall tale weaves the story of legendary cowboy Pecos Bill, who was raised by coyotes and had adventures with his beloved horse, Widow-Maker. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Tall tales thrive on exaggeration and embellishment, making them some of our nation's most...
20) Paul Bunyan
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This truly tall tale weaves the story of giant lumberjack Paul Bunyan and his beloved bovine companion, Babe. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Tall tales thrive on exaggeration and embellishment, making them some of our nation's most cherished creative stories. With...
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